magical9 Posted February 20, 2014 Can anyone recommend to me a pair of gloves best suited for handling cactuses's. They need to be non-real-leather. fake leather is fine. my gf is vegan so her philosophy comes before my career ambitions apparently. i found these so far, but id like something without the gauntlet arms as well for smaller cactus work. http://www.amazon.com/MAGID-TE195T-L-Terra-Professional-Gloves/dp/B00353DE0W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1392928573&sr=8-2&keywords=cactus+gloves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zelly Posted February 20, 2014 tell your girlfriend only pussies wear gloves since she's vegan, they can double duty with her salads 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magical9 Posted February 20, 2014 i wonder if they make saguaro sized tongs... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Optimystic Posted February 21, 2014 I found some gloves that are pereskiopsis proof 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted February 21, 2014 The animal grooming gloves are the best i have found. Re: kitchen tongs. I find the the all metal ones often end up cutting into the skin of larger plants, the ones with plastic or even better silicone on the business end are by far the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magical9 Posted February 21, 2014 The animal grooming gloves are the best i have found. Re: kitchen tongs. I find the the all metal ones often end up cutting into the skin of larger plants, the ones with plastic or even better silicone on the business end are by far the best. good call, didnt even consider that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted February 21, 2014 If you are moving or maneuvering large'ish plants or cuts a 10' X 10" piece of shade cloth is the go. Just wrap the cloth around the plant at the balance point once or twice & lift. Or have a second shade cloth strip & an offsider and lift from either end, you'd be amazed how large a plant 2 fit blokes can lift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pie'oh'Pah Posted February 21, 2014 I found some gloves that are pereskiopsis proof Really I have ruined a few pairs of leather gloves on those bad boys. What type of Glove are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
at0m Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) I just moved my garden into my new place and my life saver was Styrofoam. You don't get as much control as if you were using some gloves but for my large peru's they definitely helped. The goat suggested those big, hard and thick ( ) car washing sponges but I left it until the last minute an didn't find any. Edited February 21, 2014 by at0m 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted February 21, 2014 Use a rope or two? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortly Posted February 21, 2014 Never ever use a bare rope on a cactus, nine out of ten times it will cut trough the soft tissue right gown to the woody core leving a hell of a mess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted February 21, 2014 Carpet is great for large specimens. For small ones, use rolled up newspaper as tongs/gloves. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naja naja Posted February 21, 2014 For large specimens roll news paper up, wrap around cactus and screw two ends into one handle. Works reasknably well. I personally just put up with the spines Nd pull them out later. Or hold In between them or enough of them that surface area works in your favour like a bed of nails Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anodyne Posted February 21, 2014 I found some gloves that are pereskiopsis proof Tease! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watertrade Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) After years of not wearing gloves for any really work in the garden I started wearing some recently and I. Never going back. I was telling a tradie doing some work at my place and he looked at me like like I was a fucking idiot. Makes weeding around cacti so easy. I was getting at grasping logs of cacti and cutting down at the same time but I can now do it like a pro. I'm a slow learner. Edited February 21, 2014 by watertrade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watertrade Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) I just need to wear leather chaps to stop cacti spines in my legs while in the greenhouses and I will be all set. PLus, I will look smoking hot. Arseless chaps and riggers gloves. Ladies, if you don't mind the poor personal hygiene, I'm completely broke and don't really have any useful skills. I'm a real catch. Plus you would have to be my 2nd wife. I But to answer the question I bet one of the many pairs stocked at bunnings. Or a specialist store would have some gat gloves http://www.blackwoods.com.au/browse/gloves-needle-resistant/207762164?c=Group Edited February 21, 2014 by watertrade 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anodyne Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) look like they might do the trick, puncture-resistance is pretty important in some kinds of non-cacti industries too, so they do actually make gloves for that! I dislike riggers gloves for gardening - I've found that with leather gloves they are either flexible enough to do fine work (like using your fingers to hold things ) but thin enough for spines to go straight through OR they're thick enough to stop *some* spines, but too thick to bend & use your fingers properly. Also they turn to concrete if you get them wet. And they never stop everything - you *think* you're safe and then WHAM! thorn inna knuckle! Bunnings have a pretty sweet line for everyday gardening stuff called "Ironclad", which are a lot comfier and more flexible than most all-leather gardening gloves - haven't tested them out with cacti yet, those breathable backs could be a weak point. Something like the Hexarmor ones maybe? (edit: whoops, wt already mentioned the hexarmor ones) Edited February 21, 2014 by Anodyne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anodyne Posted February 21, 2014 PLus, I will look smoking hot. Arseless chaps and riggers gloves. The cactus porn thread has gone quiet lately..I think we'll need pictures. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magical9 Posted February 21, 2014 look like they might do the trick, puncture-resistance is pretty important in some kinds of non-cacti industries too, so they do actually make gloves for that! I dislike riggers gloves for gardening - I've found that with leather gloves they are either flexible enough to do fine work (like using your fingers to hold things ) but thin enough for spines to go straight through OR they're thick enough to stop *some* spines, but too thick to bend & use your fingers properly. Also they turn to concrete if you get them wet. And they never stop everything - you *think* you're safe and then WHAM! thorn inna knuckle! Bunnings have a pretty sweet line for everyday gardening stuff called "Ironclad", which are a lot comfier and more flexible than most all-leather gardening gloves - haven't tested them out with cacti yet, those breathable backs could be a weak point. Something like the Hexarmor ones maybe? (edit: whoops, wt already mentioned the hexarmor ones) dude thanks! im seriously considering those kong's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magical9 Posted February 21, 2014 I think im going with these needlepoint resistant cop gloves http://www.amazon.com/HexArmor-6044-Pointguard-X-Glove/dp/B0080KTEOA/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1393000089&sr=8-16&keywords=hexarmor and this for large cactus http://www.amazon.com/Performance-Fabrics-HexArmor-Resistant-AG10009S-XL/dp/B00186UOZ6/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1393000089&sr=8-9&keywords=hexarmor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) those hexarmor might do the trick , test them and let us now. im currently using these: http://ironclad.com/products/gloves/rwg2-ranchworx2 i like the knuckle and front protection, im sick of getting spines in my fingers (joints or knuckles) Soft areas hurt but when you get a spine in your finger joints or knuckles you wont get it out and you can get an infection.Last year I got an infection in my hand, was very swollen and could not move it... two cycles of antibiotics did the trick, I did a first cycle of 8 days and stopped the antibiotic as the doctor prescribed. 3 days later my hand was infected again and had to do one more cycle...bad . Edited February 21, 2014 by slice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Optimystic Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) I found these gloves at Harbor Freight, very flexible but pereskie spines don't penetrate, at least indoor grown pereskies... the huge spines on my outdoor pereskies are simply avoided.. the palms and fingertips are made of or coated with "Nitrile" they're 60% Nitrile and 40% Nylon, made by by a company called 'Western Safety' eh and they were at HF for around 2 bux they are called "Nylon Knit glove with Nitrile Palms" I think the harbor freight tag said they were "Mechanic or Shop gloves" i'm having trouble finding the same ones online, that company has a large selection of gloves the kevlar ones coated in nitrile seem promising... *** Just FYI with them I can effortlessly handle a PC Pach... maybe even a little rough on the spines but not too bad, but I still got prickly'd handling a spiny Peru, but it was certainly easier than if barehanded ... I couldn't tell you how many mm thick these are, not much but i'd bet maybe thicker than the disposable ones I see all over ebay nevertheless, they are excellent for handling pereskies when other gloves were too rigid for my taste probably good for alot of things.. maybe my favorite gloves but i've only had them a couple weeks Edited February 21, 2014 by Spine Collector Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice Posted February 21, 2014 http://cactiguide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=22882 apparently those hexarmor cant even handle opuntia, imagine a peruvianus madafaker... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Optimystic Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) ooh that gives me a good idea... im gonna go try these right now on some bunny ears opuntias lol *** Success! the glochids just blow away in the wind...one or two stick and wipe off really ez i still need to try them on fresh growth with new glochids... I may actually get around to repotting these Edited February 21, 2014 by Spine Collector Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magical9 Posted February 21, 2014 http://cactiguide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=22882 apparently those hexarmor cant even handle opuntia, imagine a peruvianus madafaker... ya i saw that review as well and it doesnt make any sense. i imagine the guy probably grabbed the opuntia full bore with full grip. i dont see how somthing can be hypodermic needle resistant but not a cactus spine that is probably much fatter in width. but we'll see. if they suck then ill return them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
